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TEDxCongaree Vista Returns to Columbia After 10-Year Hiatus

The one-day event at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center will feature local changemakers across education, tech, health, arts, and community.

Greenville Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Lively Parade and Festival

Thousands turn out for annual festivities in downtown Greenville, South Carolina.

22 Southern-Set Books to Curl up With on the Porch This Spring

From charming romances to heart-pounding capers, these picks are the cream of the crop!

One Beautiful Question Brings Heartfelt Conversations to Charleston

Local artist Oscar shares his mission to connect with strangers through poetry and street interviews

Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival Returns on March 21

Annual event celebrates spring with Japanese culture, art, and community activities.

Local Artist Reshapes Simpsonville's Cultural District

Sean Porter's 'From Here to There' exhibit anchors the city's growing arts scene

Pickens County libraries to get interim director, restore kids programs

The library board also plans to pause its controversial book review process until the new interim director takes over.

March 8, 2026

Dr. Sarah Bruce Price Lynch Dillon, South Carolina Current Career Literacy Specialist

Hilton Head named one of South Carolina's top alligator hotspots

Warming weather brings gators out earlier, raising safety concerns for residents

Charleston County to pave roads, fix drains in Red Top community

Officials say the work is part of a broader push to improve rural roads and are already seeking resident input ahead of a possible 2026 sales tax extension.

Arlene Manley, Longtime Seneca Resident and Community Leader, Passes Away at 82

Manley was remembered for her caring spirit, entrepreneurial drive, and decades of service to local organizations.

PalmettoPride Launches 10-Day Statewide Cleanup Campaign

The 2026 SC Sweep aims to mobilize volunteers across South Carolina to pick up litter and beautify communities.

When Does Time Change in 2026? South Carolina Prepares to Shift Clocks

South Carolina residents will need to change their clocks for daylight saving time in 2026, but the future of the biannual practice remains uncertain.

New Freestanding ER Opens in Greenville Suburb

Bon Secours' $23 million facility in Five Forks to offer expanded emergency care options

Aiken's Rye Patch Hosts Dr. Seuss-Themed Story Time

The seasonal series of Story Time in the Gardens events kicked off with a focus on classic children's books.

North Charleston Nonprofit Helps Mount Pleasant Veterans

Operation Heal Our Heroes provides mental health support and community engagement for military veterans in the Lowcountry

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative Celebrates 50 Years in San Francisco

The iconic natural foods store has weathered changes in the city to remain a community-driven, worker-owned institution.

Miller, Isgett Awarded 2026 Marion Medallions

Francis Marion University and the Morning News honor community leaders for contributions to the Pee Dee region.

Lexington County Peach Festival Returns in 2026

The longtime community event was previously set to be canceled.